2014 BMW S1000R Video
Some people call them naked sportbikes, but we like to refer to the ones featuring liter engines as Hooligans.
Most manufacturers have one – Ducati has its Streetfighter, Aprilia its Tuono V4R, KTM its 1290 Super Duke R, and Triumph its Street Triple, to name a few non-Japanese models.
Though late on the scene, BMW has joined this rank of Hooligans with its S 1000 R, which is a stripped-down version of its S 1000 RR Superbike.
The Bavarian manufacture detuned the 999cc inline four a bit, though it still offers a wheelie-friendly 160 horsepower (down 33 from the superbike).
Typical of BMW, the S 1000 R also arrives with all the snazzy electronics, including two riding modes, Race ABS, and ASC (Automatic Stability Control) traction control.
BMW recently released the attached video, “Conquer the Stage,” which shows the S 1000 R in its most Hooligan state…
For a preview of the 2014 BMW S 1000 R, click here.
